London Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps, LLC is a family run business. We have been serving Richmond and the surrounding areas for over 40 years now. We have built a reputation in the community for providing honest chimney evaluations and prompt, professional chimney cleanings and repairs. We first started our business in 1978; there were only 3 chimney sweep businesses in the Richmond area.
Since then, there are over 30 new companies that have emerged. Choosing a professional chimney sweep seems easy, but finding an honest chimney professional is difficult. Chimney re-lining has become as common as having your chimney cleaned. Many of these newer companies are in the business of doing just that.
Since then, there are over 30 new companies that have emerged. Choosing a professional chimney sweep seems easy, but finding an honest chimney professional is difficult. Chimney re-lining has become as common as having your chimney cleaned. Many of these newer companies are in the business of doing just that.
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London Sweeps, Chimney Sweeps is a Family run business since 1978. My Father started sweeping in 1977 and formed the company a year later. We are one of the first of just a few chimney sweep companies in Richmond that started in the late 70's. We have over 40 years experience in cleaning and proper maintenance to keep your Chimneys safe.
With these flues uncovered, animals can nest in your chimney and cause carbon dioxide to build up in your home. In addition, rain entering the chimney will deteriorate these clay liners and can cost you thousands of dollars to repair down the road. So, my solution was simple.
Instead of covering each flue with its own cap which would look like four hen houses on a perch, I suggested one beautiful Multi-flue rain cap made from rust resistant stainless steel.
Instead of covering each flue with its own cap which would look like four hen houses on a perch, I suggested one beautiful Multi-flue rain cap made from rust resistant stainless steel.
Sweeping your chimney with chimney sweeping brushes and rods or having your chimney swept by a chimney sweep is part of the correct operation of your stove or fireplace and is one of the most important tasks that there are associated with having a woodstove. Tar, soot and deposit build up in a chimney can restrict the area in the chimney, reducing draw, making the chimney draft poorly and in the end can make the fireplace smoke.
Some information you may not know about "Certified" Chimney Sweeps and Chimney companies claiming they are Certified "Fire" Inspectors. There seems to be some confusion in the public's eye regarding "Certification". There are many companies who "Boast" their credentials by saying, "I am a "Certified Chimney Sweep." or even better, they will say, "I am a "Certified Fire Inspector."
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Scott Obrien
Sep 19, 2020
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Thomas Globig
Nov 01, 2017
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D. W.
Oct 13, 2014
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The owner, Eric Blackwell, is the most rude (and lazy) worker I have ever, ever encountered. After waiting 3 weeks for an initial visit, we waited another 3+ weeks for him to come back out and do the work. Then, the morning of the job, he called to say that he wouldn't be doing the job today (early Dec) because it was 'too cold' and he didn't want him or his people working outside for '6 hours in 45 degree weather.' Um, what? That's your job. He proceeded to tell me that he could 'maybe' reschedule me Dec 23rd. Wouldn't it be colder then? He then told me he was frustrated and didn't have time to
